Below Average
#6521 of 8,552 schools in TX
North Ridge EL
Elementary School · Frenship ISD · Wolfforth, TX
A Frenship ISD elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 5th.
P O BOX 100, Wolfforth, TX 79382
- Math 47% vs TX 44% (2024)
- Reading 48% vs TX 54% (2024)
- 17.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at North Ridge EL score 48% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 46%).
2024 STAAR proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 51 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 48% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 68% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 69% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 30 test records from TX state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
65.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where North Ridge EL sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 28Car-Dependent
- Transit 17Minimal Transit
- Bike 38Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average696/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Wolfforth), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$80,625
Median home value
$245,100
Median rent
$1,349/mo
College educated
27.7%
Homeownership
78.4%
Poverty rate
10.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 79382; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hardwick ELEnrollment path unverified | 7.6 | PK–5 | 1.3 mi | 514 | Compare → |
| Lubbock Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.8private | PK–12 | 1.6 mi | 311 | Compare → |
| Legacy ELEnrollment path unverified | 7.9 | PK–5 | 1.9 mi | 451 | Compare → |
| Mrs. Os at AgapePrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 1.9 mi | 22 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Frenship ISD
- Schools in district
- 15
- Rank in district
- #10 of 12
- District spending per student
- $10,058NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 10.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
North Ridge EL is listed in FRENSHIP ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About North Ridge EL
North Ridge EL is a public elementary school in Wolfforth, TX, part of Frenship ISD, serving approximately 745 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 17.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 out of 10 and ranks #6,521 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 68% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about North Ridge EL
What grades does North Ridge EL serve?
North Ridge EL serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend North Ridge EL?
North Ridge EL has an enrollment of approximately 745 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Ridge EL?
The student-teacher ratio at North Ridge EL is 17.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does North Ridge EL rank in TX?
North Ridge EL ranks #6,521 of 8,552 schools in TX.
What is North Ridge EL's MySchoolScout rating?
North Ridge EL has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at North Ridge EL?
Based on loaded state assessment records, North Ridge EL has 68% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is North Ridge EL a charter school?
No, North Ridge EL is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is North Ridge EL a Title I school?
No, North Ridge EL is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for North Ridge EL?
65.8% of students at North Ridge EL qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 745
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 43
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Lubbock County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 16.0%
- Phone
- (806) 793-6686
- Area population (ZIP 79382)
- 10,300
- Area average commute
- 18.3 min
- Area median age
- 31.2
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 STAAR · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 STAAR. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 STAAR · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 STAAR. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 79382; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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